Blue by Marina – Dissecting the Spectrum of Emotion in Love and Longing
Lyrics
I said goodbye when I shouldn’t have said it
I even cried but I never meant it
And I don’t know why but I can’t forget it, forget it
Gimme love, gimme dreams, gimme a good self esteem
Gimme good and pure, what you waiting for?
Gimme everything, all your heart can bring
Something good and true
I don’t wanna feel blue anymore (Blue)
I don’t wanna feel blue anymore (Blue)
Gimme, gimme
Gimme one more night
One last goodbye
Let’s do it one last time
Let’s do it one last time
One more time
No, I don’t love you
No, I don’t care
I just want to be held when I’m scared
And all I want is one night with you
Just ’cause I’m selfish
I know it’s true
Gimme love, gimme dreams, gimme a good self esteem
Gimme good and pure, what you waiting for?
Gimme everything, all your heart can bring
Something good and true
I don’t wanna feel blue anymore (Blue)
I don’t wanna feel blue anymore (Blue)
Gimme, gimme
Gimme one more night
One last goodbye
Let’s do it one last time
Let’s do it one last time
One more time
I’m sick of looking after you
I need a man to hold on to
I’m bored of everything we do
But I just keep coming back to you
I’m sick of looking after you
I need a man to hold on to
I’m bored of everything we do
But I just keep coming back to you
For one more night
One last goodbye
Let’s do it one last time
Let’s do it one last time
One more time
Gimme love, gimme dreams
Gimme a good self esteem
Gimme good and pure, what you waiting for?
Gimme everything, all your heart can bring
Something good and true
I don’t wanna feel blue anymore (Blue)
I don’t wanna feel blue anymore (Blue)
Gimme, gimme, gimme anything
But blue, blue, blue, royal blue
I just wanna know who I’m looking for (Blue)
Gimme, gimme, gimme anything but blue, blue, blue
Marina’s ‘Blue,’ a track from her critically acclaimed album ‘FROOT,’ transcends the ordinary breakup song narrative and plunges into a sea of deep emotion and raw human desires. The journey of her lyrics is a quest to escape the crippling color of sadness denoted by ‘blue,’ as Marina deliberates her conflicted feelings about a past lover and the challenges of self-esteem.
Here, we look beyond the catchy electropop beat to explore the poignant truths and soul-searching questions that make ‘Blue’ a standout track. The song examines the duality between wanting to move forward and the gravitational pull of past relationships, all while critiquing the human condition through the lens of personal growth and happiness.
A Rollercoaster of Regrets and Reconciliations
The opening lines of ‘Blue’ hit with an air of remorse that’s meaningful yet jarringly honest. ‘We’ve broken up and now I regret it’ isn’t just about missing someone; it’s about the turmoil of leaving a relationship before you’ve fully processed your feelings. Marina captures the essence of a moment most have faced—the aftermath of a decision that seemed right but feels wrong, sparking a cascade of second-guessing.
Her admittance of crying ‘but I never meant it’ strikes as a universal human contradiction: the tears we shed not always for the person we lost, but for our injuries, the pride hurt during the ego’s quiet war. Regret becomes not just about the past, but also about the quest for inner peace and self-forgiveness.
An Anthem for Self-Esteem in the Face of Loss
Pleading for love, dreams, and ‘a good self-esteem,’ Marina encapsulates a yearning for empowerment amidst a sense of diminishing self-worth. These lyrics cut to the core of the human experience; we are creatures in pursuit of not only affection but validation, a song dedicated to the self-esteem one often surrenders in the name of love.
This refrain of ‘gimme good and pure, what you waiting for?’ serves as a rallying cry for those who have been drained by love’s demands. It is a desperate plea for the authentic, untainted emotions that seem so elusive but are much needed for healing.
Cryptic Confessions: Navigating the Truth Within
‘No, I don’t love you, no, I don’t care’ cuts sharply, yet it is followed by a vulnerable admission of wanting to ‘be held when I’m scared.’ Here, Marina masterfully presents the paradox of human emotions—the armoring of our deepest insecurities with defiance, only to unveil a softer side craving intimacy and security.
This dichotomy speaks to a hidden truth that lies within the core of ‘Blue.’ These chaotic juxtapositions of sentiment reflect the turbulent process of self-discovery and grappling with personal desires that clash with social expectations and one’s own idea of self.
Memorable Lines that Echo the Desire to Escape Sadness
The line ‘I don’t wanna feel blue anymore’ ripples throughout the song as a mantra, a siren’s call to escape the doldrums of despair. Its repetition is hypnotic, acutely embodying the universal craving for contentment and the shedding of melancholy that clings like a shadow.
It is within this simple statement that Marina distills the human condition to its most fundamental aspiration: to feel good and true. It is not simply love or dreams she is asking for. It is the relief from ‘blue’—the sadness, the restless dissatisfaction—that becomes the song’s beating heart.
The Achingly Honest Closing Lines: A Dilemma Wrapped in Synth-Pop
Marina’s ‘Blue’ culminates in an honest, almost brutal self-awareness: ‘I’m bored of everything we do, But I just keep coming back to you.’ It’s an all too familiar sensation for many—the repetitiveness of a non-fulfilling relationship countered by an inexplicable draw to the known and habitual.
She might need ‘a man to hold on to,’ but the cyclical nature of ‘one more night, one last goodbye’ suggests an unready soul searching for more than just physical consolation. It’s a looping dance on the fringes of attachment and detachment, a relatable saga set against the backdrop of personal growth and the pursuit of emotional freedom.
